Red Bull Racing RB14
The last Renault-powered Red Bull, an Adrian Newey design that won four races in 2018.
- Power
- 900 bhp
About the Red Bull Racing RB14
Red Bull Racing's RB14 was designed under Adrian Newey for 2018 and powered by a Renault R.E.18 badged as a TAG Heuer, the last time the team used customer Renault engines before switching to Honda. After two seasons of slow starts, the team launched the car earlier than usual to gather more track data, with Daniel Ricciardo completing a shakedown at Silverstone a week before testing. The RB14 ran a steep rake of 1.9 degrees, far more than the Mercedes W09's 1.2 degrees. Ricciardo and Max Verstappen took four wins, two pole positions and 13 podiums with it.
Red Bull Racing RB14 specs
The Red Bull Racing RB14 produces 900 bhp (671 kW).
| Make | Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| Model | RB14 |
| Years | 2018 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Austria |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault R.E.18, badged TAG Heuer F1-2018) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 900 bhp (671 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed longitudinal with hydraulic power shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 733 kg (1,616 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1228 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Red Bull Racing RB14 rarity in CarSpot
The Red Bull Racing RB14 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Red Bull Racing RB14 fun facts
- Christian Horner justified the early launch with analysis showing the 2016 and 2017 cars had been competitive by the end of each season but slow at the start.
- In China Ricciardo used a safety car period to fit fresh soft tyres, then passed Vettel, Hamilton and Bottas on track to win.
- Ricciardo and Verstappen wore cowboy-styled race suits at the 2018 United States Grand Prix as a tribute to Austin and Texas.